Psychology Major, B.S.

The inner workings of the brain. The mystery of human emotions. The psychology of gender. Society and addiction. Psychology is a fascinating subject that looks at the vast landscape of human experience and asks why do we think, feel and behave the way we do.

In addition to research-focused opportunities, the psychology major at MSU Denver will give you a broad background in the field so that you not only graduate understanding research methods but also clinical, developmental and social approaches to psychology.

Offering opportunities for internships, teaching and research internships, your psychology bachelor’s degree puts you on a path to help people in times of transition or crisis while also giving you the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the helping professions, work in nonprofit organizations or government agencies and apply for graduate studies.

Benefits of Earning Your Degree at MSU Denver

The inner workings of the brain. The mystery of human emotions. The psychology of gender. Society and addiction.

Psychology is a fascinating subject that looks at the vast landscape of human experience and asks why do we think, feel and behave the way we do. In addition to research-focused opportunities, the psychology major at MSU Denver will give you a broad background in the field so that you not only graduate understanding research methods but also clinical, developmental and social approaches to psychology.

Offering opportunities for internships, teaching and research internships, your psychology bachelor’s degree puts you on a path to help people in times of transition or crisis while also giving you the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the helping professions, work in nonprofit organizations or government agencies and apply for graduate studies.

Career Opportunities for Our Graduates

Most MSU Denver psychology majors plan careers as counselors. But with the broad-based preparation you’ll receive at MSU Denver, you can translate your psychology degree into careers that include human resources, addictions counseling, elementary and secondary school teaching and criminal justice.

You will also be prepared for further graduate study in clinical and experimental psychology as well as education, business, law criminal justice, nursing, social work and public health.